This document discusses tools for collecting data to evaluate distance education programs. It identifies questionnaires, interviews, observation sheets, and tests as common tools. Effective tools are valid, reliable, and use clear, unbiased questions to gather needed data without suggesting answers. Questions should address behaviors, attitudes, and demographics at an appropriate comprehension level. The types of data sought, such as nominal, ordinal, interval, influence question format and responses. Proper tool preparation includes defining objectives, creating and validating items, pre-testing, and modifying based on feedback.